US-India Strategic Partnership during Trump Era: Implications for Pakistan

Abstract

This article analyses the consequences for Pakistan of the US-India strategic cooperation during the Trump period. The paper examines the fundamental characteristics of the US-India strategic alliance, such as defense cooperation, economic linkages, and regional and global alignment. According to the article, the US-India cooperation has become stronger under Trump, with both nations building tighter connections in defense, trade, and diplomacy. This has posed new issues for Pakistan, which has traditionally had a tense relationship with India and relied on the United States for security and economic support. This study is analytical, descriptive, and qualitative in approach. The data is selected, analyzed, and interpreted through different secondary sources. The study investigates how the US-India cooperation has affected Pakistan, including increased pressure on Pakistan to combat terrorism and extremism, the possibility of a shift in the distribution of power in South Asia, and the influence on Pakistan's ties with China. To overcome these obstacles and embrace new possibilities, the study concludes that Pakistan has to take a more proactive and nuanced approach to its relationships with the US and India.